Career & Technology Education (CTE)
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Nicole Tarum ntarum@mckinneyisd.net Room E123 Extension: 7984 Website Teaches: Principles of Arts, Audio, Visual, Technology & Communications; Yearbook; Broadcasting & Cheer Lynn Buchmiller lbuchmiller@mckinneyisd.net Room E122 Extension: 7941 Website Teaches: Principles of Applied Engineering & Investigating Careers |
Classes Offered
Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications (Grade 8)
This yearlong class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. This course is a prerequisite for AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION I, II, & Ill and a foundation course for DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
This yearlong class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. This course is a prerequisite for AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION I, II, & Ill and a foundation course for DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
Principles of Applied Engineering (Grade 8)
This year long class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course provides an overview of the various career fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and their interrelationships. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments along with hands on projects. Through hands on activities, students will develop applicable knowledge and skills in design and construction, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication and collaboration. This course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Engineering Design and a foundation course for Robotics I. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank. $30.00 lab fee.
This year long class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course provides an overview of the various career fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and their interrelationships. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments along with hands on projects. Through hands on activities, students will develop applicable knowledge and skills in design and construction, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication and collaboration. This course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Engineering Design and a foundation course for Robotics I. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank. $30.00 lab fee.
Investigating Careers (Grades 7 and 8)
This project-based class introduces students to sixteen career clusters ranging from Architecture and Business to Aviation and STEM. Students will design and create authentic products while investigating skill & education requirements, compensation, and projected growth for particular career fields. As students work on projects, they will develop transferable job skills in digital media, communication, problem solving, team-work, and project management. $20.00 lab fee.
This project-based class introduces students to sixteen career clusters ranging from Architecture and Business to Aviation and STEM. Students will design and create authentic products while investigating skill & education requirements, compensation, and projected growth for particular career fields. As students work on projects, they will develop transferable job skills in digital media, communication, problem solving, team-work, and project management. $20.00 lab fee.